Orion Controller Operation Manual

Orion Controller Operation Manual

Summary of the Orion Controller Operation Manual 

📖 Overview

  • The manual describes the Orion controller’s local user interface (UIL & UIM1), menu structure, and operational modes.
  • It explains configuration, monitoring, alarms, logging, and control functions.

🖥️ Local User Interfaces

  • UIL (User Interface Local): LCD display, keypad, LEDs on the controller front face.
  • UIM1 (User Interface Module): Remote interface option for easier access (e.g., cabinet door panel).
  • Functions include start mode, test mode, contrast adjustment, LED/buzzer checks.

🔌 Physical Connections

  • Ethernet port for computer/LAN connection.
  • Backplane connectors for:
    • Power supply & backup
    • Shunt/current measurement
    • Temperature sensors
    • Digital inputs/outputs
    • RS485/Modem
    • IMBUS (CAN interface) for rectifiers and sensors
    • Relay outputs

📊 Menu Structure

  • Default Menu: Displays system info (voltage, current, battery state of charge, solar input if available).
  • Main Menu: Status, Alarm, Log, Control, Net Config, Configuration.
  • Submenus: Detailed monitoring of loads, batteries, rectifiers, DC/DC converters, photovoltaic converters, AC measurements, temperatures, energy logs, hardware/software status.

⚠️ Alarms & Logs

  • Alarm list with urgent/non-urgent alarms.
  • Alarm stop and LED assignment.
  • System and energy logs with options to clear.

⚙️ Control Functions

  • Equalize, Boost, Battery Test, Event Control.
  • Reset options for middle point, block, IDIFF, TDIFF, backup time, life prediction, LVD, counters, and reboot.

🌐 Network Configuration

  • Supports dynamic/static IP setup.
  • Parameters: IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS, hostname, MAC address.

🔧 Configuration Options

  • Language, time/date, modem setup.
  • Password management (usual or numerical).
  • Rectifier/DC/DC/PVC setup and redundancy.
  • Battery parameters (float voltage, temp compensation, equalize/boost, test intervals, backup time, life prediction).
  • Event thresholds, delays, timers, calibration, configuration manager.

🔑 Passwords

  • Usual Password: 6-key sequence (default: UP UP DOWN EXIT EXIT ENTER).
  • Numerical Password: T Orion  (default: 112443).




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